University of Evansville Student Publishes Article on Disability Inclusion in ArchaeologyRead full article…

Posted: Monday, September 23, 2024

University of Evansville (UE) Senior Archaeology and Anthropology major, Sophia Caci, has achieved a significant academic milestone with the publication of her first article, "Disability Inclusion in Archaeology."

The piece was featured in June 2024 on the Enabled Archaeology Foundation website, a platform dedicated to promoting accessibility within the field of archaeology.

Sophia's journey began during her semester at Harlaxton, where she undertook a research project comparing Community Archaeology practices in the U.K. and the U.S. Her work led her to discover the Enabled Archaeology Foundation (EAF), an organization committed to making archaeology more inclusive for individuals with disabilities. While at Harlaxton, Sophia conducted research on community archaeology in Britain, working with Dr. Emily Stammitti, who connected her with the EAF. After sharing her completed paper with interviewees, including officials from EAF, Sophia was invited to write an article based on her research for the organization's website.

Sophia's article draws on elements of her research project, particularly an interview with Sarahjayne Clements, and highlights the crucial work EAF does to increase accessibility in archaeology for people with disabilities.

You can read her full article here: Disability Inclusion in Archaeology.